Excavation and earthworks in Algarrobo
We carry out excavation and earthworks in Algarrobo, Algarrobo Costa, Mezquitilla and the river valley: excavation for foundations, pools and trenches, levelling, terraces, platforms and tracks. Our own machinery and a fixed written price after seeing the ground.
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- Our own machinery
- Free visit no obligation
- Fixed price in writing
What the ground is like in Algarrobo and what earthworks we do
The municipality of Algarrobo is small but varied: a hillside village, a flatter coast and a valley full of avocado and mango farms. On the coast plots are levelled and building sites prepared; in the valley, new terraces and tracks into the farms are built.
The hills of the Algarrobo river valley have steep slopes, and with the autumn rain loose soil gets washed away. That's why we take care with the compaction, the ditches and the fall of each terrace.
Excavation and earthworks we do in Algarrobo
These are the most common jobs in Algarrobo.
Earthworks
Land levelling
Flat ground to build on or landscape.
Platforms and terraces
Gaining usable space on a hillside.
Clearing and scrub removal
Plots ready to start building.
Compacted backfill
In layers, so they don't settle.
Excavation
Foundations
Trenches and pits for houses and extensions.
Pools
Digging out the pool to exact measurements.
Basements and garages
Excavation next to party walls and roads.
Trenches and services
Water, electricity, drainage and land drains.
Excavation and earthworks in Algarrobo: common problems and how we solve them
These are the problems we come across most when people call us from Algarrobo, from Algarrobo village to Algarrobo Costa. We explain what's going on and what we do.
The problem in Algarrobo
Streets the machine can't get into
In Algarrobo village the streets are narrow and steep, and large machinery can't get in.
How we solve it
Compact machinery and work in stages.
The problem
Ground that moves
Banks slipping on clay ground after the rain.
How we solve it
Getting rid of the water with drainage, flattening the bank and, if needed, holding it with escollera rock.
The problem
Backfill that sinks
The slab or garden has cracked because the fill was tipped in one go.
How we solve it
Removing whatever is necessary and backfilling again in compacted layers, one by one.
The problem
A slope you can't make use of
The plot slopes and there's no usable flat area.
How we solve it
Platforms with cut and compacted fill, and a wall where the change in level remains.
The problem
The plot has no access for a large machine
Narrow streets, steps or winding tracks.
How we solve it
Mini digger and small lorry, with the soil removal carefully organised.
The problem
Rock appears when digging
Slate or limestone comes up at shallow depth and the machine can't make progress.
How we solve it
A hydraulic breaker and an assessment beforehand on the visit, so the rock isn't a surprise in the price.
The problem
Water appears at the bottom
The excavation fills with water and the ground softens.
How we solve it
Pumping out, drainage if needed and the technician's decision before pouring concrete.
Excavation and earthworks prices in Algarrobo
Earthworks depend on the cubic metres, the change in level, the type of ground and the access. That's why we give a fixed written price after seeing photos or the ground.
Excavation and earthworks in Algarrobo
Fixed and in writing
Includes machinery, working hours, compaction and, if needed, bringing in or removing soil, with no open-ended items.
- Photos of the land, from a distance, to show the slope.
- Approximate area and what you want to achieve.
- Location and photos of the access (street or track).
What changes the price in Algarrobo
The volume. The more cubic metres moved, the more machine and lorry hours.
The cut and fill balance. If what's cut can be used as fill on the plot itself, the price drops considerably.
The ground. Soil is not the same as rock: if rock appears a breaker has to be used and output drops.
Access. Narrow streets in the village and tracks in the Algarrobo river valley; on the coast access is usually direct from the N-340.
More detail on our earthworks in Málaga and excavation in Málaga.
What good earthworks need
Moving earth is easy; leaving it firm so it doesn't move with the rain is what counts. This is how we do it in Algarrobo.
Topsoil set aside
Before moving anything we strip the topsoil and keep it for reuse in gardens and terraces.
Compaction in layers
Backfill is placed in layers and each one is compacted. Fill tipped in one go settles and cracks whatever is built on top.
Cut and fill balance
We plan it so what comes out in one place serves as fill in another and the minimum has to be taken away.
How we carry out your excavation or earthworks in Algarrobo
You send us photos
By WhatsApp or with the form: the land, the slope, the area and the location.
Technical visit
We look at the ground, machine access and how to balance cut and fill.
Fixed quote
In writing, with machinery, cubic metres, compaction and timescale.
Work done by our own crew
Clearing, cut, compacted fill, trimming and drainage.
Excavation and earthworks cases we see in Algarrobo
Typical situations that come up in the area and how they're solved.
Platform for a pool
The situation. Sloping ground where the pool wouldn't fit.
The solution. Cut and compacted fill, with a wall on the low side.
Plot for building
The situation. A sloping site full of scrub.
The solution. Clearing, levelling and a compacted platform ready for setting out.
A bank that slipped
The situation. Clay ground that moved after the rain.
The solution. Drainage, a gentler bank and escollera rock at the foot.
House foundations
The situation. Trenches and pad footings according to the project plan.
The solution. Setting out, excavation to level and a clean bottom ready for the concrete.
Pool on a plot with rock
The situation. Slate appeared at shallow depth when we started digging the pool.
The solution. Hydraulic breaker in the rock area and soil removed by lorry.
Cistern for an isolated house
The situation. A house with no mains water.
The solution. Hole for the cistern and connection trenches.
These are typical examples of common situations, not quotes. Every job is assessed on the visit.
Where we work in Algarrobo
We carry out earthworks across the whole municipality of Algarrobo and the surrounding area.
Do you need a licence for excavation or earthworks in Algarrobo?
In Andalusia, earthworks normally need a licence or a responsible declaration, especially if they change the ground level, are on rustic land or next to watercourses and roads. In Algarrobo it's processed at the Town Hall; next to the river, authorisation from the Junta de Andalucía may be needed because it's a watercourse zone.
It's regulated by Andalusia's LISTA Law . On the visit we'll tell you what paperwork you need.
Shall we handle the licence for you?
If you'd rather not deal with the paperwork, TRÁMITA, our building licence office,, can process it for you with Algarrobo town hall.
What our clients say
Rating of MURES on Google
Teresa García Mesa
Very happy with the work. They built me an escollera rock wall and did some earthworks, and I was very satisfied. Very professional.
Nacho
They proposed a wall over three metres high that fitted in with the existing features. […] They showed great professionalism, honesty and commitment, listening to the client and adapting to every requirement.
Send us photos of your land and we'll give you a guide price
Fill in the form with the area, the approximate change in level, a few photos and the location. The surveyor reviews it and we call you with a rough price and to arrange the visit. No obligation.
For an accurate price
- One photo from a distance, showing the whole slope.
- Another of the access: where the machine would get in.
- Approximate length and height: a rough guess is fine.
What happens next
- Our technician reviews the photos and calls you.
- We give you a guide price.
- Free visit and a fixed written quote.
Prefer WhatsApp?
Send us the photos and location on WhatsApp and we'll reply straight away.
Send on WhatsAppAreas of Algarrobo where we work
- Algarrobo village
- Algarrobo Costa
- Mezquitilla
- Trayamar
- Algarrobo river
Excavation and earthworks FAQs in Algarrobo
Is there an earthworks company near me in Algarrobo?
Yes. MURES carries out earthworks in Algarrobo and across the Axarquía with our own machinery. We work in Algarrobo village, Algarrobo Costa, Mezquitilla, Trayamar and the surrounding area. Call or WhatsApp us on 686 746 094 (English spoken) with photos and the location and we'll give you an initial idea.
How much do earthworks cost in Algarrobo?
It depends on the volume of soil, the change in level, whether there's rock, the access and whether there's surplus or a shortage of soil on the plot. With photos we give you a rough idea and, after the visit, a fixed written price. If what's cut can be used as fill, it works out considerably cheaper.
Do you build tracks for avocado farms in Algarrobo?
Yes. We open up or widen the track, give it a fall and ditches and strengthen it with compacted hardcore. On very steep sections it can be finished in concrete so the car doesn't skid.
When is the best time to build terraces in Algarrobo?
At the end of summer or in spring, with the ground dry and before the heavy rain. That way the soil compacts better and the banks settle before the storms.
Do you level plots in Mezquitilla?
Yes. We prepare plots for building or landscaping on the coast, with backfill compacted in layers.
Do you build new terraces in Trayamar?
Yes. On the hills around Trayamar we build terraces and tracks for subtropical plantations, taking care with the drainage.
Can you work in Algarrobo Costa or Mezquitilla if access is difficult?
Yes. Narrow streets in the village and tracks in the Algarrobo river valley; on the coast access is usually direct from the N-340. Before giving a price we check how the machine and lorry will get in, and if necessary we work with small machinery or in stages. Access is reflected in the quote, so there are no surprises on the day.
How long does it take you to see a plot for levelling in Algarrobo?
We have a surveyor moving around the whole area, so we can usually arrange the visit within a few days. If you send us photos and the location on WhatsApp beforehand, the surveyor arrives knowing what's there and the visit is quicker. We work in Algarrobo village, Algarrobo Costa, Mezquitilla, Trayamar and the Algarrobo river valley.
Do you open up or repair farm tracks and access roads?
Yes. We open new tracks, widen existing ones, give them a fall and ditches and strengthen them with compacted hardcore. On very steep sections they can be finished in concrete. See also our track repairs.
Do you do scrub clearance and plot clearing?
Yes: removal of undergrowth, pruning waste, rubbish and old rubble, to leave the plot ready to survey, sell or start building. In summer it also helps prevent fires.
Does the technician's visit cost anything?
No, if the land is yours: the visit and the quote are free and with no obligation. If you're still thinking about buying land, the feasibility visit costs €100 + VAT and, if you then give us the job, we deduct it.
How much does an excavation cost in Algarrobo?
It depends on the cubic metres, whether the ground is soil or rock, machine access and whether the soil stays on the plot or has to go to the tip. With photos and measurements we give you a rough idea and, after the visit, a fixed written price.
Do you dig pools in Algarrobo Costa?
Yes. In Algarrobo Costa the ground is flatter and looser; we take care with the sides of the pool and organise soil removal through the urbanisation streets.
Keep reading
Demolition in Algarrobo
Houses, outbuildings and slabs.
See →Escollera rock walls in Algarrobo
Stone walls in the area.
See →Stamped concrete in Algarrobo
Patios, terraces and driveways.
See →Swimming pool construction in the Axarquía
Concrete pools, also on sloping plots.
See →Skip hire
Containers for building work and renovations.
See →Excavation in the Axarquía
Foundations, pools, basements and trenches.
See →Excavation and earthworks in the Axarquía
Levelling, terracing and digging.
See →Earthworks & Land Levelling in nearby towns
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